Buckhorn, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Catron County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
85 Population 18/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Buckhorn, NM

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
69.4%
106% above
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
30.6%
5% below
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Buckhorn Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Buckhorn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
206%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buckhorn a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

69.4% of adults in Buckhorn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (106% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Buckhorn has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population85
Median Age74.3 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans27.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$60,594
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$144M
Avg Weekly Wage$801

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$217,337
Housing Units25
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity30.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,457/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain14.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation4,739 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+69.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+30.6%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Safford Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.